Now for the next instalment, using the striped shirt as the base for 3 outfits.
Here is the one from yesterday which I will call Outfit 1.
Outfit 2 – black trousers, teal/black/white striped collared shirt with 3/4 sleeve and zip front, turquoise cardigan and black mary janes.
Outfit 3 – white 3/4 pants, black camisole, teal/black/white striped collared shirt with 3/4 sleeve and black leather slides.
Because we live in a temperate climate I have the luxury of being able to wear some of the more versatile items in all seasons. This shirt is a perfect example.
Tomorrow I will show you 2 more ways I wear the black camisole. There are many options for this piece but I will use the opportunity to introduce a couple of the more challenging items.
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I love the way you’ve been doing this. It’s given me some great ideas. Going through my wardrobe is now a priority for the new year. Too busy until then, but I need to reassure myself that I can manage (mostly) with the clothes I have already.
It will also help to see if there are any basic, versatile pieces that I should get in the new year sales.
Going through the wardrobe and creating outfits helps to see things with fresh eyes rather than just grabbing the usual suspects.
Good luck with choosong some new basics.
I really like your way of thinking regarding the garments in your wardrobe. I have been following your posts with interest and have implemented many of your ideas.
I have rehomed items that I really did not like or did not fit or simply did not fit my life style. Garments which I liked but had not worn for ages were brought to the front of my wardrobe and I made myself wear them for a day and on the basis of how I felt about them at the end of the day determined whether they went or stayed. Some things just needed a minor alteration to make their way back into circulation again.
I now have far fewer items to chose from each day, my wardrobe is neat and tidy and when I buy a new garment I make sure it will work with other clothes I have already. I am saving a fortune now I don’t buy on impulse. Thanks for all your good ideas and encouragement .
I am so glad that sharing my wardrobe adventures has helped. Having less items to choose from and only ones that you wear and love is the key to a streamlined wardrobe and you certainly seem to be on the right track. Congratulations!
I haven’t gone through my closet, but I do keep my total number of items low and mix and match them up like you do. It ensures that everything gets used and I get my money out of each item.
Mix and match definitely is the way to go for me. It sounds as though you have things pretty well sorted. 🙂